First Wreck

[rij73]

Ooh... Sorry about that, but I'm glad you weren't more hurt. My first wreck (and only so far) was also going down hard on my right side. I felt me head slam into the pavement too, but the helmet, thank goodness, was on tight.

[OakLeaf]

I felt me head slam into the pavement too, but the helmet, thank goodness, was on tight.

You replaced your helmet, didn't you? /nanny mode off

[SouthernBelle]

I am always so leary of RR tracks.

Feel better.

[sbctwin]

Sorry to hear of your fall, AntieK and on one of the first 'nice' days we have had in a very long time. I hope your healing is quick, but get that wrist checked out. I hate some of the tracks we have around here....

[AuntieK]

Thanks everyone, for your kind words.

I'm feeling much better today, even though I keep finding new bruises and sore spots in places I didn't know I'd hit. I think the next few days are going to be an adventure in discovery. The hand is a little more bruised, but less swollen and tender. I think it's going to be fine.

DH thought it was weird that I had posted that this was my "first" wreck. I did give myself some good gravel rash at Little Red a couple of years ago. But I consider that incident more of a "low-speed tip over" than a wreck. Just thought I'd clarify.

[Geonz]

Snork... I still have a scar from a "low speed tip-over" (what was that stick doing there?) Glad you're okay!!!

[CyclaSutra]

Feel better! Just 3 months and 28 days til the 2008 LRRH!

I'm glad you and your bike both made it without much damage.

[Bike Goddess]

I've found that ibuprofren will help ease the pain- I do about 400mg a shot, generally this will help the whole day. It's also an anti- inflammatory (as I'm sure you know) so it will help with the swelling.

I took a spill the other day (embarrassed to say I sideswiped a post on a bike trail), and luckily didn't do much except get some bruises as well as a bit of a shock. At the recommendation of my riding pal I immediately took Ibuprofren and was able (after resting and eating) to ride home- 30+ miles. That was last Tuesday and I'm finally to the point where I don't need any more of that stuff!

If I were you, I'd still get your wrist looked at especially if you can go in during office hours tomorrow. Better safe than sorry.

Tracks are a pain- we have lots around here and many people have suffered crossing them at a bad angle.

[NoNo]

That's my biggest fear, that first spill. Glad you're not seriously hurt and that the bike made it out ok, too. That would have been adding insult to injury. Rest up!

[rij73]

You replaced your helmet, didn't you? /nanny mode off

YEP!

[Jo-n-NY]

Like Emily....a couple of years ago my front wheel got caught in a ridge of broken up road and fractured my shoulder. (although a far cry from Emily's injuries).

You are lucky to not have broken anything, however, I hope all your bruises, aches and pains heal quickly.

~ JoAnn